Heartworms are a concern for many pet owners who take seriously their pet's health, which is why so many popular heartworm preventatives and other forms of treatment are on the market. But there are natural herbal ways to prevent and treat heartworms. Consulting with a licensed veterinarian is a must before pursuing any form of treatment.
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Nature's Sunshine
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Nature's Sunshine is an herbal remedy features artemisia combination, HSII combination for the heart and circulatory system, black walnut, and CoQ10 plus. Each of these herbs can be given to your pet by using peanut butter as a covering agent; plus, peanut butter's sticky consistency ensures all herbs enter your pet's system. These herbs are somewhat expensive, and because your pet may require treatment for up to a year, might be considered non-cost-effective. Also, this remedy is known to cause bloating or coughing in some pets. If that's the case, adding some yucca should help.
Paragone
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Paragone is an herbal supplement concocted to kill parasites. This concoction features rosemary, thyme, cranberry, mint, sage, cloves, garlic, and wormwood. To administer, simply mix these herbs together, crush, and serve with peanut butter.
Heartworm Prevention
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The most ideal way to cure heartworm is to stop it before it takes hold. Since mosquitoes are among the highest causes for heartworm in pets, keeping mosquitoes at bay is key. Giving a pet garlic -- either sprinkled on the good, or mixing it in with peanut butter -- will allow it to enter the pet's body. The emitted scent is known to keep mosquitoes away.
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